Wegovy and Constipation: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Mer...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 29, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on it for 2 months. I am at .5 right now and have lost 18 pounds. That’s great, but I am exhausted lately and very constipated. Going to my primary on Friday for blood work. If the side effects continue, I will have to stop."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have done very well with Wegovy. I am now on the highest dose. This is the 3rd week on the highest dose, and I have lost 25 lbs in 4 months, and I am still losing. I have had some common issues such as nausea, diarrhea in the first month, but that went away. Then in the 2nd month, I had minor stomach pain, and the diarrhea changed to constipation. I am still experiencing constipation but managing it with fiber. Other than these issues, I am happy with the medication, and I feel so much better!"

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 14, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been taking Wegovy for 2 months now. First month, very little side effects & lost 14 lbs. Second month, moved up to the 0.5 dose. Stomach issues started, mainly rumbling noises with diarrhea/constipation. Has gone on for weeks now (not days), so have referred myself to my GP."

• Joh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 9, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been on Wegovy now for two months and have lost 20 pounds. The only issue I have had since starting is constipation. I tried various laxatives, but it took a long time for them to kick in. They have started to work, which is awesome as I was getting concerned. I am a 75-year-old male and started at 235 pounds. I have dropped 20 pounds so far and would like to lose that much again. I have more energy, have dropped from size 40 pants to a very loose 38. As I said, my only issue has been the constipation, but maybe I need to increase my water intake to offset that. I would recommend this product, but the side effects are not the same for everyone. Best of luck to all."

• Cat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 2, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Feeling very full after eating, I have some nausea and a little bit of discomfort. It is a bit constipating, which is annoying as I would rather not have to rely on stool softeners."

• Wyg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 18, 2024

For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction "Constipation, belching, and pleuritic chest pain. I have lost 17 lbs in 6 weeks."

• Isl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on Wegovy 0.25 mg 5 weeks ago, and as soon as the day after, I felt the meds kick in right away, and I don’t feel hungry at all. I was so afraid that I might have some serious side effects, but so far I didn’t have any, but occasional constipation. I started taking Metamucil for constipation, and it did wonders, it kept me regular. I lessen the food I eat and walk 1-2 hours a day as exercise, and go to the gym 1-3 days a week. This med works wonders. I see a difference in my body after 4 weeks, and as soon as the first week, I had lost weight. After 4 weeks, I am down 10 lbs. I’m supposed to take my new dose of 0.5 mg, but I was not able to because of the shortage. Two more days, and it will be a week now missing my dosage. I am very scared that I might gain the weight back, so I’m very careful about how much I eat, and I still continue my walks and exercise. Wegovy, please refill our prescription."

• TCY...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 26, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Wegovy has been very beneficial for me health-wise and from a mental standpoint. Health-wise, I have seen my blood pressure go down, and I am confident the weight loss (26 lbs so far) was the reason for it being lower. I am on medication for hypertension, and at my next MD visit, we will have to discuss coming off of it or at least reducing the dosage. Another thing I have noticed is at night I’m not short of breath anymore. That’s a big one for me because I was not sleeping well at all. Now, as far as mentally, I am feeling better about myself and not wearing jackets all the time. I am also ready to take some professional pictures with my husband again. Now for the cons. Sometimes, I feel like it’s been hard on my body. Constipation has been my biggest side effect so far. I’ve tried everything to relieve it but haven’t had much success. Another con is experiencing nausea at times, especially if I eat too much. Dosage: 1.7 Duration: 5 months Wt loss: 26 lbs"

• yir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started Wegovy .25 mg on March 5th. On day 1, I felt a little nausea and a little tired. Felt fine the rest of the week, appetite suppressed after a day or so. Continued to follow a healthy diet, exercised at least 5 days a week, and meal portions became smaller. I did not experience any other side effects aside from a little heartburn at night after the 2nd dose. By the 3rd dose, I started feeling somewhat constipated and noticed my watch was notifying me more frequently than usual that my heart rate was over 100 throughout the day and night. I take blood pressure medication, so I decided to call my doctor. She does want me to get blood work done and will be checking my thyroid. Also recommended I stop taking the med. I am a bit worried as I already feel the cravings are coming back. After I complete blood work, I will provide additional feedback regarding recommendations from my PCP. I have lost about 14 lbs., so it does work. I would give it a shot, everyone reacts differently."

• Tin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 8, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Been on Wegovy 0.25 mg for 6 weeks now and have lost 15 pounds. I have had side effects of nausea after injection for about 24 hours and constipation, which is resolved with laxatives. Wegovy curbs your appetite and has changed the taste of certain foods for me. I am increasing the dosage to 0.50 mg to see if weight loss is quicker."

• Nic...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 1, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I’ve been on Wegovy for months now, I’m currently on the highest dosage. The first few months, the pounds dropped so fast. I do get nauseous and have constipation regularly, a few weeks after starting a new dosage. I’m having extreme hair loss and shedding, which is not listed as a side effect. Now, on this new dosage, my appetite is back, and I feel like I’m gaining some of the weight back. I find myself binge eating bad foods and don’t feel full. So, honestly, I’m not sure if I’ll continue. If it continued to work as it did in the beginning, I definitely would. I’ve lost a total of almost 45 pounds, but I definitely don’t want to gain it back. I wasn’t sure if the hair loss was related, but I’ve read a few other reviews that had the same side effect, so I’m leaning towards that. My husband has also been on it, and he doesn't like it at all, he hasn’t lost any weight, and he is on the 1 mg dose while I’m on 2.4 since I started before him."

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 29, 2021

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Just took my last injection of month 5, 1.7. I have lost about 25-30 lbs along with 3-5 days a week at the gym. Definitely curbs your appetite. The nausea is very real! Each month I thought it would get easier. It never does. A couple times I puked for hours. Lots of belching. In the beginning, a little constipation. The first day or 2 after the injection, you can feel fatigue. It works for weight loss if you can tolerate the nausea. This will be my last month. I have a 6-month prescription but I can’t deal with the nausea anymore."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 3, 2025

"I’ve been on Wegovy for just over a year. At first, I experienced heartburn and a little bit of nausea and fatigue. I only threw up once. I’m adjusted to it now, and it’s keeping the weight I lost off, which was 60 pounds. I used to get migraines the day after injection, sometimes a couple of days in a row. I have found that if I take the injection earlier in the day around lunchtime and I also eat around the time I take the injection, I have fewer headaches. Please remember, you should avoid greasy foods because that causes the nausea and the heartburn, although I do enjoy an occasional hamburger. I am starting to notice a vision issue in one eye, but I don’t know if it’s related. I’m getting ready to see an ophthalmologist. I’m also in my 50s and knew already that I have the beginnings of cataracts. At first, injections cause constipation, eating better causes them to become regular for me."

• KM2...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 11, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Have lost about 10 lbs over the last 7 months, but I had lost 30 already using a behavioral modification weight loss plan and was stuck. Doctor moved me up in doses very slowly to help me maintain lose in the long run. I am happy with this approach. Insurance covers this for me as I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and both parents have/had heart disease, and one parent already passed due to a heart attack and the other has already had two. My goal is to lose another 20 or so pounds and keep it off. Hoping to be able to step down the dose for maintenance. Biggest side effect has been constipation, but using OTC laxative at night and that keeps everything moving. Game-changing drug, especially having it covered by insurance."

• Wor...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 25, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Beginning weight was 234 and began at 0.25 in June 2024, and just began 2.4 today at 177. Been going up very slowly, but weight loss has slowed way down. Still have 17 pounds to lose, but prefer 27 more. Have gone from 2XL/Size 22 to size 14. Have dealt with nausea, headaches, occasional constipation/diarrhea, depending on what I eat. Small meals, five times a day, plus drinking lots of water is key. I get extremely tired the day or two after taking the shot. I take the shot at night, hoping to be at my goal weight by the end of May 2025. 63-year-old woman and all blood work now within normal limits."

• Rem...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2025

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Other medications I am required to take have caused increased appetite and subsequently weight gain. Almost immediately after starting Wegovy (0.5), I wasn't hungry, was not craving carbs or sweets, and was able to eat good food and be satisfied with less than half the amount of food I usually had. In seven weeks, I have lost 9 kilos. It seems effortless after years of dieting. Side effects are definitely constipation and dehydration. I did have a problem with the pen on week 4, wasn't sure I got the dosage, but seems ok so far."

• Dus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 2, 2024

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Weight loss from the start, but severe constipation. Relieved by MiraLAX. Some stomach pain from time to time."

• Arc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Began Wegovy three weeks ago, have lost 11 pounds so far. Ready to move up to the 0.5 mg dose. Side effects have been minimal, some tiredness and a bit of constipation, but nothing awful. The key is to listen to your body. If you feel full, then stop eating. That's Wegovy doing its job. Don't ignore it. Good luck to all."

• KRI...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 22, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "Wegovy for weight loss. On my first injection. 0.25 mg dose. I felt a bit of nausea, but it went away, and I was constipated. However, within 4 days, I had lost 4 pounds. I feel great, it also curbs my cravings for food and wine, and I am sleeping better. So far, so good!!"

• rdm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 7, 2023

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I had my second 0.25 shot 2 days ago. My appetite is definitely less, and I am able to stay on my 1200 calorie lower carb diet without the hunger that haunted me before Wegovy. I also take a multivitamin once daily. I have lost about 7 lbs. I have been constipated, but nowhere near the amount that opioids do. I do chart my food intake and sip fluids throughout the day. Exercise three days a week. So far, so good."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 14, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I began taking Wegovy in April. The first month was fine, no side effects, but I had to go up to 1 mg because nobody had the .5 mg. This was awful for me, with nausea and constipation. I did go up to the 1.7 mg, which in the first week I was fine. Then began the nausea, throwing up, I felt as if I was pregnant, just as the slightest smells would make me puke. As I got towards the end of my month on 1.7 mg, the sickness went away. I have decided to stay on the 1.7 mg for another month before moving up to the 2.4 mg. I also take it in my stomach, opposed to my arm or thigh. I plan to start taking it in my thigh to see if the side effects are as bad. I have currently lost 14 lbs while being on Wegovy."

• Evi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm starting my third month on Wegovy, and yesterday was my first 1 mg dosage. I'm down 20 pounds and thankfully haven't had any noticeable side effects. I'd had bariatric surgery in 2019 and lost 100 pounds. Over the pandemic, my weight crept up 20 pounds, and I am NOT going back up there. I've injected in my thigh and abdomen with no noticeable difference in efficacy. That said, constipation has been the new normal since my surgery, so I wouldn't notice it as a side effect of Wegovy. If you're reading this and your insurance covers it, I would recommend it. You may have some mild side effects or even be one of the minority who have intolerable side effects and need to stop the medication - but I think the odds of it working well, without making you miserable, make it worth a shot. Unlike past weight loss meds, it doesn't make me agitated or anxious. I'd recommend starting it on Saturday (if you're off Sat/Sun so you're home if there are any side effects). Good luck!"

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 28, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I started on Wegovy in December 2021. In the beginning, it made me sick to my stomach. I had the belching and very little appetite. When I got to 0.50 mg, oh my God! I could hardly eat anything for a couple of days. I was scared to go to the next level, but I did. When I was on the 1 mg dose, I didn't have any issues. Once I got to 1.7 mg, it wasn't bad either- a little belching, headaches for a couple of days, upset stomach, and constipation kicked in. Getting ready to start the maintenance level of 2.4 mg, and let's pray I tolerate it well. So far, I have only lost about 27 lbs, trying to lose about 17 more to get to my ideal weight. This is the best medicine that has helped me lose and, prayerfully, keep it off. I have learned how to eat small meals and make better choices in foods."

• Slw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I'm on my 13th week at 1mg now. I love it. Yes, I was nauseated at first, but the quick weight loss results made me want to continue. At this dosage, I am not really hungry for food, and if I do feel hungry, it doesn't take much food for me to feel satisfied. I have really cut my portions and also use high fiber, high protein foods. Constipation is real, people, laxatives help. I make good food choices now and am down 25 lbs. I want to keep going, but the coupon has run out, and now my out-of-pocket cost with insurance is around $900. I am so disappointed to have to stop and worried about gaining back or not losing anymore. Novo really needs to make this affordable. The price is ridiculous, and millions of people are dying from comorbidities to obesity every day. I have high-end insurance, and still cannot afford the copays."

• MRS...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 10, 2022

For Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) "I have been taking Wegovy since August 2021. I am down 45 pounds. I did low carb with this which has really helped me to lose the weight I have wanted to lose. The side effects are very real, extreme constipation and nausea for two days after injection. The doctor prescribed Zofran for the nausea and I have taken a stool softener for the constipation. All things said, it really helped curb my appetite. But you have to diet with it."